What are the responsibilities and job description for the SURG TECH (OR)-NON CERT position at Premier Health?
Essential Duties & Functions:
- Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation.
- Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of sterile technique, “scrubbing” and sterilization practices.
- Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of equipment used in the operating room.
- Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of medications used during a surgical procedure.
- Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the handling of specimens.
- Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of patient care in the operating room (prepping, draping, positioning, moving etc.)
- Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of cleaning in surgery (instrumentation, OR rooms etc)
- Assist the surgery team with room turn over and preparation of procedures
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required: Diploma Program
Additional requirements:
- Type of degree: N/A
- Area of study or major: Surgical Technology
- Preferred educational qualifications: Diploma; Associates Degree in the field of Surgical Technology; Military Training; 5 or more years of experience without a degree.
- Position specific testing requirement: N/A
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Current CPR required.
Experience
Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience
Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A
Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A
Preferred experience: N/A
Other experience requirements: N/A
Knowledge/Skills
- Must be able to multitask with interruptions while maintaining a professional demeanor
- Basic computer knowledge
- Strong organizational skills
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills